589: Why "Fake It Till You Make It" Is a Complete SCAM for Executive Presence and How Executive Presence Archetypes Accelerate Your Success

589: Why "Fake It Till You Make It" Is a Complete SCAM for Executive Presence and How Executive Presence Archetypes Accelerate Your Success

Author: Laura Camacho June 19, 2026 Duration: 12:50

Know Your Own Executive Presence Strengths & Opportunities:

Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted.

Have you been trying to improve your executive presence by becoming more confident, charismatic, or outgoing—yet still feel like you're forcing a version of yourself that doesn't fit?

Many professionals believe executive presence looks the same for everyone. But the leaders who create the greatest influence often do so through very different strengths. In this episode, Laura Camacho challenges the myth of the "ideal executive" and introduces a powerful framework that helps you identify your natural leadership style so you can build influence without sacrificing authenticity.

By the end of this episode you’ll know:

🚀How the 7 Executive Presence Archetypes explain why successful leaders influence others in completely different ways

🎯How to identify your primary and secondary leadership archetypes using three simple diagnostic questions

💰How to strengthen your executive presence by amplifying your natural strengths instead of copying someone else's style

Listen now to discover your unique executive presence archetype and learn how to become a more influential, trusted, and authentic leader without changing who you are.

To learn more visit www.speakupwithlaura.com. New Speak Up podcast episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday early in the morning.

Research References

  • Zenger, J., & Folkman, J. — Leadership effectiveness research showing that exceptional leaders succeed through different combinations of strengths rather than one ideal leadership profile.
  • Grant, A. M., Gino, F., & Hofmann, D. A. (2011). Reversing the Extraverted Leadership Advantage: The Role of Employee Proactivity. Academy of Management Journal.
  • Goleman, D. (1998). What Makes a Leader? Harvard Business Review.
  • Brown, Pauline (2019). Aesthetic Intelligence: How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond. While focused on aesthetic intelligence rather than leadership, Brown's work supports the broader idea that individuals create influence through distinct and recognizable styles rather than conformity to a single ideal.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders and executives learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities.

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Topics in this episode:

  • The 7 Executive Presence Archetypes
  • Executive Presence
  • Leadership Communication


Ever find yourself in a crucial meeting, certain your idea is the right one, only to have the conversation move past you? That specific frustration of being unheard, despite your expertise, is exactly where Speak Up: Develop Your Executive Presence & Leadership Communication Style begins. Hosted by communication strategist Laura Camacho, this podcast digs into the subtle, often unspoken rules of influence within organizations. It’s not about talking louder; it’s about communicating with a clarity and conviction that commands attention and gets results. Each episode moves beyond generic advice, offering practical frameworks for shaping how you’re perceived in high-stakes situations, from boardroom presentations to everyday team interactions. You’ll hear real-world breakdowns of communication successes and missteps, actionable strategies for structuring your thoughts under pressure, and insights into the nonverbal cues that define leadership presence. This is for professionals who are ready to transition from being a participant to becoming a pivotal voice. Tune into this business and careers podcast for a thoughtful, nuanced exploration of what it truly means to lead through your words and demeanor, transforming your potential into tangible impact.
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